April 2nd, 2015 at 9:00 am
Wondering if the dog walker you hired really took Fido out on the leash or just sat on the couch watching “Scooby-Doo” reruns? Want a map of where Fluffy is prowling on her nightly scavenges?
These days, pinpointing pets’ whereabouts is easy, whether they’re outdoors or inside. The same GPS tracking technology that lets employers check the locations of their delivery trucks, scientists follow dolphin migration patterns, and vessel operators find shipping containers is available in collar-size, rechargeable electronics.
Pet-tracking methods have been available for some time, including microchip implants that require special readers, tattoos with accompanying collar-notification tag, and collar antennas that transmit to dedicated radio receivers. GPS tracking, though, has taken off in recent years, especially with the rise of smartphones and tablets that let owners track animals on the go.
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April 1st, 2015 at 3:00 pm
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The OC Fair turns 125 years old this July, but the celebrating has already started with food and fun at a number of Pop-Up Parties around Southern California through April 11. Each Pop-Up features a complimentary sweet treat and prizes, including fair tickets and an opportunity to win an OC Fair Super Pass (season pass).
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April 1st, 2015 at 9:00 am
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Dance the night away and support a good cause at the Leapin’ Lizards! Catalina Island Conservancy Ball. For the past 20 years, supporters have enjoyed one of the most magnificent gala charity extravaganzas anywhere in the region while raising funds for the Catalina Island Conservancy, an organization dedicated to the conservation, education, and recreation programs of Catalina Island. This year’s ball features a 1920s theme as well as a silent auction, a performance by Society Beat and, best of all, a chance to rub elbows with some of the most prominent boosters of one of Southern California’s most beautiful environments.
Where
1 Casino Way
Avalon, CA 90704
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March 30th, 2015 at 3:00 pm
Your little ones (and maybe even you) might want to become a scientist after seeing Bubblefest this year–a bubble scientist, that is. Bubble scientist Deni Yang will work his magic at the Mega Bubblefest Laser Show, and the audience will get a sneak peek at the brand-new Showcase Theater. Be amazed by the tricks and stunts, and see smoking, spinning, bouncing bubbles and who knows what else? You can even learn the science behind the magic with hands-on activities ,and get to make your own giant bubbles. Parents, you might want to stock up on bubbles after you take the kids to this show.
Where:
Discovery Cube OC
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
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March 27th, 2015 at 9:00 am
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It’s that time of year again! Bring out the bunting, shine up the seats, and fire up the grills, because it’s time for Opening Day 2015–the day of the year when children of all ages drift on down to their local ballparks to celebrate the start of baseball season.
This offseason, the Angels spent $15 million to add Roberto Baldoquin to their starting lineup. Acquiring the 20-year-old Cuban shortstop was seen as quite the coup by many experts throughout the baseball world, for even though Baldoquin has yet to prove himself in the majors, the Angels were willing to pay a large tax on top of his salary, in addition to capping their salary options on any more international contracts for the next two years.
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